I have a super wizzy tape recorder (the same one used by
journalists) with two excellent microphones and the best bit of advice
I can give is be sure to place the microphones on something soft (eg.
carpeting). You will get a much better sound than if you just place
them on a hard surface.
So much for spending all that money!
Andrea Litva
Dept. of Social Medicine
University of Bristol
On Fri, 3 Jul 1998 09:27:55 BST James Tansey <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> I would reiterate the comments of others on the flat omni-directional microphone.
> The one I have is made by Proline: model number ADM 1990 and is extremely
> good both indoors and outdoors. I bought a small hand held recorder, the same
> size as a walkman for my interviews with group of up to seven people. The
> recording quality is more than adequate and I haven't found that the larger more
> expensive units give you any great advantage unless you are using many
> microphones (ie multitrack recording). It is worth experimenting so you
> understand where the most optimal place is to put it. As for transcription
> equipment, I have a Sony transcriber that works with the full size cassettes and
> has a footpedal to start and stop. The model number is BM-75A and it has been
> fine to use.
>
> Best wishes
>
> James Tansey
> School of Environmental Sciences
> University of East Anglia
> Norwich NR4 7TJ
> UK
>
> Tel: +44 1603 592547
> Fax: +44 1603 507719
>
>
>
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Andrea Litva
Researcher
Canynge Hall
Department of Social Medicine
University of Bristol
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